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I invested in a couple 38 gallon reptariums for sunning purposes.

I took EVERYBODY out yesterday in shifts, LOL This is Chia and Chino enjoying some Rays, I snuck the top open and clicked a pic in natural light.

I could put about 5 collareds at a time in one , the ones that get along well. Some loved it, some were a bit scared and hid.

All I put in the reptaruim was a small cardboard box they could either sit on and bask or run into for cover if hot or frieghtened.

But being a worry wort, I kinda kept looking out, watching the scaly kids, so I knew they were safe from any Preditors!

Just something new , LOL

The Baja Collared Couple

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Eve

Was that all rumor, or was there any definitive answers to this question???

Bighorn

A relatively recent study suggests that even regular screen lids filter up to 30% of the total potential UVB. The reptiariums are made of thick nylon, I'm sure much of it is filtered as well.

I'll try to find that reference.
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Fabián Aguirre
Zookeeper/ Freshwater Aquarist
Department of Herpetology and Freshwater Biology
The Dallas World Aquarium
(214) 720-2224
fabian@dwazoo.com
www.dwazoo.com

...for greenhouses, the percentage passed depends on the weave. Anything very fine is probably going to have a major effect. However, I'm also pretty sure natural sunlight provides UVB in excess of the requirements for our purpose, so...

I go with 1/2" hardware cloth just to be certain.

-DC
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I've got the blues...LOL...them screamin' yellow-head blues...

by getting out there. Also I really like having these around for any emergencies, or a sick cage or what ever I may need at the time.

With so many lizards , besides the collareds, I cant go wrong having a couple around. Even stored.

I also used one for my female black agamas, they are having a blast. They have floor space and also like to climb and cling on things. They can run the floor or climb the sides or top, basically use every inch, LOL

I would not use these for large lizards with stong claws but for the smaller guys they work well.

I still would appreciate the data on the uvb and the amount filtered. Thank you much guys
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Eve